SAVE THE DATE! October 19–21, 2026 • Palmer Events Center • Austin, TX (In Person Only)
Call for Abstracts Extended!
* Submit Extended Abstract by March 6, 2026 *
TXSES is proud to announce that we are partnering with the American Solar Energy Society for the SOLAR 2026 conference, which will be held in Austin during TXSES’s landmark 50th anniversary year!
“Celebrating 50 years of the Texas Solar Energy Society during a national gathering like SOLAR 2026 is a tremendous milestone for our state and our community. Texas has long been a leader in solar innovation and adoption, and we are honored to welcome renewable energy professionals, students, and advocates from across the country to Austin. This anniversary highlights our continued commitment to expanding clean, resilient, and accessible solar energy for all Texans,” said TXSES Executive Director Patrice “Pete” Parsons.
This year’ theme, “Solar for All, Y’all,” will bring the solar community together to accelerate the adoption of solar energy as the solution for providing our buildings, homes, and communities with clean, locally-produced energy, and for making our energy infrastructure more resilient and reliable, under rapidly-growing energy demand.
Ways to Participate
There are a variety of ways in which you can participate in SOLAR 2026. As an attendee, you can join all the technical sessions, forums, and plenary talks, and engage with industry leaders at numerous networking events. As a contributor, you can participate in a variety of ways. If you are interested in contributing to the overall program, including workshops, trainings, field trips, tours, exhibitions, or sponsorships, please email conferences@ases.org.
If you are interested in the Technical Program, you are invited to submit an extended abstract for the Call for Participation summarizing recent or ongoing work for consideration as a poster or oral presentation.
SOLAR 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities are Open!
Secure your spot as a SOLAR 2026 conference sponsor or exhibitor and enjoy the benefits of being prominently featured at this unique, community-driven event! Please email conference@ases.org if you have any questions.